Origin
Edwardsville, IL
Late night in Edwardsville on Wednesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edwardsville, IL to Bremen, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
73.7 mi
119 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edwardsville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edwardsville, IL to Bremen, IL covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 3, North Illinois Street, South Illinois Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on IL 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Edwardsville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Edwardsville, IL to Bremen, IL covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 21.2 miles in near IL 159 / South Illinois Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Edwardsville, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 48m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.2 miles (IL 159 / South Illinois Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 67.4 miles (IL 150 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
21.2 mi into trip
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~34m in
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IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
67.4 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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IL 150 / State Street
Turn left onto IL 150 / State Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| North Illinois Street | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| South Illinois Street | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 8 mi | 11m |
| State Route 159 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| State Street | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Vandalia Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| South State Route 159 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
IL 3
— 23.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on South Buchanan Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Buchanan Street
2
Continue on Troy Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Troy Road
3
Continue on IL 159
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Route 159
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
5
Continue on IL 159
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
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Maryville Road
6
Continue on IL 159
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
S Center Street
7
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
8
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
9
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
10
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Illinois Street
11
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
12
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
13
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
15
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
17
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
18
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
19
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.9 miles from Edwardsville, IL, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremen, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edwardsville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edwardsville, IL
This is one driving day of about 73.7 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edwardsville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on IL 3 for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.9 mi from Edwardsville, IL · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 73.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Edwardsville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bremen, IL
The final approach into Bremen, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bremen, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.52 one way
$23.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.18 | $28.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bremen, IL
Late night in Bremen on Wednesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Edwardsville, IL to Bremen, IL covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 3, North Illinois Street, South Illinois Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.9 miles from Edwardsville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Edwardsville, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 48m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.2 miles (IL 159 / South Illinois Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 67.4 miles (IL 150 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Edwardsville, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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